Aldemar Martinez, LCSW

Aldemar Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience in mental health. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, depression, relationship and family struggles, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He speaks English and Spanish and works with clients in California as well as international clients.

Martinez uses straightforward, conversational work in sessions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice painful patterns and try different ways of responding. He also uses attachment-focused ideas to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. Sessions emphasize practical steps, clearer communication, and manageable routines.

He describes therapy as a collaborative process. Clients are invited to name what matters to them and take small, consistent steps toward those goals. Martinez encourages people to notice their strengths and use them to cope with mood problems, addiction struggles, and co-occurring issues like ADHD or bipolar mood shifts.

Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns including codependency, domestic violence, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and substance use issues. He combines narrative elements to help clients reframe their stories alongside skill-based tools to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

If you want to start, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their personal values and take committed steps toward those values, even when painful thoughts or feelings show up. It can be useful for trauma, anxiety, and making life-driven changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and trying new strategies to reduce symptoms and improve routines. It often helps with mood disorders, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how they affect current connections and emotions, which can be valuable for relationship and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Over time they check in and adjust what they do based on what is helpful and what isn’t.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling. It can also make it simpler to include reflective exercises, homework, and step-by-step skill practice between meetings. Licensed professionals aim to make therapy fit daily routines while focusing on practical progress.